Magnesium laureth sulfate

Magnesium laureth sulfate (CAS 62755-21-9) is an ethoxylated sulfate surfactant used across personal care and cleaning formulations. It functions as a primary or co-surfactant, delivering foaming, detergency, and emulsification in finished products. In shampoos, shower gels, and liquid hand soaps, it produces a dense, stable lather while remaining milder on skin than conventional sodium lauryl sulfate. Formulators use it in baby care and sensitive-skin products where a lower irritation profile is a key selection criterion.

In household and industrial cleaning concentrates, it contributes to soil removal and emulsification of oily residues on hard surfaces. Its compatibility with amphoteric and nonionic co-surfactants also makes it a practical choice for high-active liquid detergent bases. Magnesium laureth sulfate is typically supplied as a clear to slightly hazy aqueous liquid. Standard active concentrations in the market are 26–28% and around 70%, with the higher-active grade suited to formulators managing transport and storage costs.

Both food-contact-safe and cosmetic-grade material is available, with conformance to relevant regional cosmetic ingredient standards. This chemical is often sold under trade names including Empicol EGB, Empicol EGC, and Zoharpon MGES. The material is valued for its versatility in diverse formulations ranging from high-end cosmetics to industrial degreasers. It maintains performance across a wide pH range and exhibits excellent stability in various aqueous systems.

Suppliers ensure that the product meets rigorous safety and quality benchmarks for global distribution. This ensures that manufacturers receive a consistent ingredient that performs reliably in large-scale production environments.